It’s no joke. There’s no punchline. Here’s how this unexpected trio united in an unexpected place.

There’s no doubt Chess Records is historic. But Willie Dixon’s Blues Garden next to it is living history.

I took a weeklong “staycation” in Chicago. These adventures capture what I adore about this great city.

The magic of a blues jam is you never know who might show up. B.L.U.E.S. Etc. was no exception.

I learned a ton as an NCAA walk-on athlete. That big stage was just what I needed to tackle any stage.

My first blues jam was intimidating. Good thing a blue-collar buddy had my back the next go ‘round.